Green Days! Pashmina Shawls for Green Goddesses Part Two!

Glamourous greens can come in all shades and part two of my look at all things green, concentrates on the fancier scarf and shawl choices.

First up a little scarf with a lot of sparkle. This Seagreen Pashmina & Silk Scarf is embellished with Swarovski and is an inexpensive way to perk up any coat for evening wear.
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=927
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A shawl size (70 x 180cms) equivalent with crystal beading in a lightweight weave (70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Silk) that is perfect for occasion wear, is available in a lovely delicate pistachio.

 

http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=814

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In a higher price bracket and also in a lightweight weave is this stunning hand embroidered garland edge shawl from Mayfair Valley Pashmina. The design is made up of a loop of bugle beads, embellished with aqua pearls and with ropes of beads and pearls hanging from each garland. This is a real red carpet shawl! The size is 70 x 180cms and it is 70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Silk. Colour: Jade
www.mayfair-valley.co.uk

http://www.mayfair-valley.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=498

Another stunning shawl in Teal from Mayfair Valley gives a deep lace fringe that is true drama. This has a regular weight to the pashmina weave and is also 70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Silk . The Teal shade is a blue/green mix. The size is 70 x 180cms.

http://www.mayfair-valley.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=744

For lovers of neutral shades, this loden green will move from day to evening wear. The embroidery is exquisite on the scallop edge and is bang on trend for autumn/winter. Size 70 x 180cms. Regular weight pashmina:  70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Silk

http://www.mayfair-valley.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=441
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A style that is featured on Pashminas Direct and Mayfair Valley is the 100% Organza with 100% Pashmina Cashmere Reverse panel - Elegance. This is a classic occasion shawl at under £100.00. It drapes in a structured way due to the organza side, while the pure cashmere reverse that is against the skin is beautifully soft and makes sure that it doesn't slide off. Size 60 x 180cms. Colour: Pale Mint. This shawl is available in a variety of colours.

http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=805

 

For an everyday indulgence 100% Cashmere is a joy to wear....

 

100% Pashmina Cashmere Diamond weave Shawl : Pale Spearmint or Forest Green  70 x 180cms

www.mayfair-valley.co.uk

http://www.mayfair-valley.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=728

 

 

 

100% Pashmina Cashmere Shawl Zig Zag weave: Hunky Dory in Emerald 70 x 200cms

http://www.mayfair-valley.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=659

 

Or go for a hint of green with pure silk in your holiday wardrobe. It is super-light to pack and shouts summer!!

100% Silk Chiffon Shaded Shawl 125 x 200cms Pale Aqua to Sky Blue

http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=56

 

100% Silk Chiffon with Silk Border 70 x 180cms : Flame Pink/Aqua

 

http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=940

 

#cashmere #silk #pashmina #shawl #scarf #beadedpashmina

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Green Days! Pashmina Shawls For Green Goddesses!

Green is a colour that gets a lot of bad press. But if you don't feel strongly that it's an unlucky shade, it's infinite varieties are a pleasure to wear. Yes, it's more difficult than blue - greens are just a bit more spikey and are unwilling to suit everyone with every shade - but when you find the green that works with your skin tone, it will look absolutely stunning, rather than safe.

Firstly here are the plain Pashmina Cashmere & Silk choices in stock at the moment.
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Scarf 30 x 150cms Grass Green
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=13

and Stole 45 x 180cms Forest Fern
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=3

Available in the Shawl or Large Scarf size 70 x 180cms : Emerald and Moss
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=14
or with a short fringe Grass Green
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=953

Lime also has the short fringe and is the 70 x 180cms size
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=486

 

and in shades of the ocean: Seagreen, Aqua and Pale Aqua 70 x 180cms

http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=14

 

In the Large Shawl size 90 x 200cms we have Emerald;  Pistachio is a soft green; Kiwi has a vibrant yellow base and Peacock with is a rich jade green with a hint of blue.

http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=15

 

 

#pashmina #cashmere #silk #shawl #scarf #cashmerescarf #cashmereshawl

 

 

 

Pashmina Is A Girl's Best Friend! April Birthstone Pashmina Colour

Diamond is April's birthstone colour and a girl's best friend, so accordingly www.pashminasdirect.co.uk have reduced a selection of pale pashminas (mostly ivory and in our Wedding or Red Carpet range) that feature Swarovski, crystal or beading embellishments. You really can't go wrong with a combination of cashmere and bling!

                                           70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Silk Shawl with Beaded fringe
                                               http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=946
                                            http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=948

One of the most popular shawls is the Pashmina Cashmere & Silk Plain Shawl with Beaded Tassels. This is currently reduced as a birthstone offer in Ivory and Cream. However, don't despair if you miss it this time around - Pashminas Direct and www.mayfair-valley.co.uk do put various colours on offer in this style regularly. The weight of the beads makes it drape consistently; a useful benefit when you want to enjoy an occasion rather than fiddle with a shawl.

Another shawl in the spotlight this month is the Greek Key Swarovski pashmina shawl. It is such an unusual design to finish off a pashmina, and very simply chic. http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=246  It's currently on the www.pashminasdirect.co.uk Bridal page which is worth checking for summer looks, even if you are not a bride. Ivory and Cream are classic colours for evening wear shawls -  crisp in the summer and elegant in the winter, it's a versatile neutral that earns its keep.

                           70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Silk Shawl with Greek Key Swarovski edge

This autumn Mayfair Valley introduced a pure cashmere knitted bolero which is embellished in Swarovski crystals. The original white sample is here in size 10-12 and with a 50% discount on the RRP:

http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=874

     100% Pashmina Cashmere Fine Knit Bolero Shrug with Diamond Swarovski

Another pure pashmina cashmere, this time in a very fine knit, is the Stardust Sweater (UK 6-8) Taken into occasion wear by it's own sequin corsage, this is an elegant style that looks stunning for spring with pale pants or dramatic with black in winter.
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=878

     100% Pashmina Cashmere Fine Knit Sweater with Sequin Starburst

For simple elegance, the Lightweight Pashmina Cashmere & Silk Shawl with Swarovski - Starlight Wedding gives a great drape with a hint of sparkle. An ideal choice in plain ivory for summer events.

 Lightweight 70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Silk Shawl with Swarovski - Starlight Wedding
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=817

For more hand embroidered and beaded designs in other colours check the Red Carpet page of Pashminas Direct http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/cat05.asp  and the Evening page of Mayfair Valley Pashmina http://www.mayfair-valley.co.uk/evening.asp

#pashmina #pashminashawl #shawl #Swarovski #cashmeresweater #cashmere

Pashmina! A brand new season of beaded fringe pashmina shawls!

Bright Orange Pashmina Shawl with Bugle Bead fringe

Beaded fringe are some of our most consistently popular 'fancy' pashmina shawls. They are the 70% Pashmina & 30% Silk quality regular weight shawls that people know and love; but along with the comfort of knowing that you will be kept warm in our unpredictable whether, there is the added value of looking glamorous as well.  http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=115

Bugle bead fringe on a 70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Shawl

They are an ideal shawl for a big occasion - particularly weddings where you may be in a cool church or outside for photographs.  We have a choice of Cream and an Ivory Shawl for brides, and can order particular colours on request for Mothers of the Bride or Bridesmaids.  The beaded fringe provides a weight to the end of the shawl that keeps it draped as you want it, but isn't too heavy. There is a 4-6 weeks delivery time for special orders.

Cream Pashmina Shawl below:  with Ivory Pashmina Shawl on top

This season we've added to our colour range with Silver, Pale Coral and Sienna Red making a first and welcome appearance.  Pale Pink makes a long awaited return and Black is back once more after selling out before Christmas.  All our Beaded fringe Pashminas are made in Nepal from 70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Silk.

Pale Coral Pashmina Shawl

Pale Pink Pashmina Shawl

Silver Pashmina Shawl

Pale Blue Pashmina Shawl

Plum Pashmina Shawl

Sand Pashmina Shawl

Raspberry Pashmina Shawl

Black Pashmina Shawl

Sienna Red Pashmina Shawl

Pale Turquoise Pashmina Shawl

NEWSFLASH!!! Pashmina Shrug with Jet Swarovski Crystal! Pre-order by 31st October for a 10% discount!

This gorgeous 100% Pashmina Cashmere Fine Knit Shrug has just arrived in our office and we instantly fell in love!

It's the perfect way to cover your arms and still feel glamorous in your party dress. The pure pashmina cashmere is a fine knit and is embellished by hand with jet Swarovski crystals to give that hint of sparkle.

The medium size is approximately a size UK 10-12. However, as this shrug does not fasten, there is some flexibility on the sizing.

Measurements: Medium - Shoulder to Shoulder : 38cms (15") approx.
                                           Bust : 102cms (40") approx.
                                           Back Neck to Hem : 43cms (17") approx.

The shrug will be available to order in Medium or Large
The Large size measurements will be approximately 3-5 cms (2") larger on the bust and shoulder. A UK size of approximately 12-14

To pre-order please email us before 31st October  and we will reserve one for you.
The  Pre-order price is £175.00 including postage. (The website price will be £195.00. Pre-orders benefit from a 10% discount)
When the item comes into stock, we will email you to arrange the payment and delivery.

Please contact:
orders@pashminasdirect.co.uk
Subject: Shrug and Size

Please give your name and contact details, so that we can confirm your pre-order and keep you in touch with delivery dates. Please remember to tell us the size you require!

Or telephone Ann: 020 8969 2341 Monday-Friday 8.30-4.30

                                                                                                                         

                                                                               

Chocolate and Caramel Pashminas - The S15 Brown Accessory Revolution!

As is probably true of many of us, chocolate is quite often in my thoughts. At this time of year, I'm more likely to be concerned about which limited edition Magnum my local supermarket is stocking than the suitability of chocolate tones in the accessory palette. I mean... it's an autumn colour isn't it?
But this year chocolate has been creeping out of the freezer cabinet and into our high street window displays. Browns? IN SUMMER! Really?

Bitter Chocolate Shawl with Crystal Beads - Starlight http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=114   Perfect with a white or cream occasion dress, or go wild and team with pastels.

It's a departure from the norm. This summer season brown is the new navy; just when we've got used to considering navy as the new black. Perhaps we can put this chocolate revolution down to the seventies theme of spring/summer 15. Browns do seem a seventies shade... But as this trend looks set to continue into our autumn/winter wardrobes, we'd better look beyond visions of old sitcom's set dressing, and embrace what a versatile base colour brown can be.

Great to tone with whites and creams, you can claim virtually any shade through honey, fawn, sand and café au lait as a type of brown. All these form a neutral and warm palette that suits the tawny haired 'bronde',  through to bona fide brunette and black; giving a laid-back opulent summer look. Accessorise with gold sandals and  jewellery and you're ready for a croissant in Cannes.

Sand Beaded fringe Shawl http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=115
Perfect with tonal cream, crisp white and gold

Paler blondes and red heads can go for the more dramatic contrast of milk or bitter chocolate without straying into autumn territory. Think how spectacular Julia Roberts looked in that milk chocolate and cream dress in Pretty Woman! Use as a base note with creams, mink browns or golds and stun with an elegant summer style.

If you're wedded to a Turkish delight summer palette but want a sophisticated edge, try teaming a dark brown with those summer pastels that pack a punch - sky blue, pistachio and mid pink. It's a strong summery vibe that works for all skin and hair types. For a more subdued effect, use a chocolate milkshake brown with their more delicate pastel cousins. These are shades that look delicious together: centuries of chocolatiers and Neapolitan ice cream makers can't be wrong!

Plain Large Shawls: Pistachio, Candy Pink, Sky Blue and Bitter Chocolate
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=15

'Zig' Large Scarf Beige and Brown http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=354

with Plain Shawls: Cream http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=14

and Pointe Shoe Pink http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=68

 

Give some roar to your neutral summer linens with brown and caramel print accessories.  Classic animal prints break up white or cream with a freshness and vibrancy that is totally different to the effect you will get with winter blacks and you get two seasons for the price of one.

Top: Classic Leopard shawl http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=189

Right: Classic Cheetah Shawl http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=198

Bottom: Golden Cheetah Shawl http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=390

Perfect with white skinny jeans and chiffon tunic top

Whether it's a shawl, shoes, hat or handbag, maybe it's time to let browns and caramels break free of their autumnal shackles and have their time in the sun!

Pashmina & Silk Large Shawls - Sea shades selection - Spring Special Offer 2015!

 

 

This is the start of our weekly Spring Special Offers featuring the plain Large Shawl 70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Silk .  Each week we will have a new tonal selection, kicking off with these exquisite sea shades. Absolutely en pointe for this Spring.

Usually £53.75, the sale price is £48.00 - a great chance to add to your pashmina wardrobe!  Keep an eye out for your favourite colour and grab them at a cheaper price.

 There is a limited stock of all these colours. All our pashminas are hand made and hand dyed. This allows us to regularly change our stock colours and give a greater choice of shade to all our fellow pashmina addicts. Let yourself be swept away by one of these sea shades....